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Cavanas Family History

Cavanas Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Cabanas, Cavanah, Cavan, Cabana, Canas, Cavanna, Cadenas, Avans

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Where is the Cavanas family from?

You can see how Cavanas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cavanas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cavanas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Cavanas families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cavanas's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Cavanas families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 277 census records available for the last name Cavanas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cavanas census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 79 immigration records available for the last name Cavanas. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Cavanas. For the veterans among your Cavanas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cavanas lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Cavanas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Cavanas in 1980 was 59, and 43 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cavanas ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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